DR Congo

The Lagos State Government has intensified preparedness for a possible Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as health authorities step up vigilance following the expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has become the country’s largest Ebola outbreak on record.

July 6 (THEWILL) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a worsening Ebola outbreak after authorities confirmed that the death toll has surpassed 500, heightening fears of further spread across the region as neighbouring Uganda...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in a fiercely contested Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Europeans made a dream...

May 16, (THEWILL) — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country’s eastern Ituri Province, with authorities reporting 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases amid growing fears of...

January 06, (THEWILL) — Algeria edged past DR Congo with a dramatic 1-0 victory in extra time during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash. Adil Boulbina struck in the 119th minute, curling home from outside the area after...

December 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's attempt to overturn their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has failed after the sport's governing body rejected the country's formal complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Football Federation...

November 14, (THEWILL) — Chancel Mbemba struck deep into stoppage time to give the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the World Cup Africa playoffs on Thursday. The captain arrived unmarked at the back post...

February 11, (THEWILL) - South Africa claimed third place at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast, beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. This podium finish marks the...

February 08, (THEWILL) - Sebastian Haller was the hero as hosts, Ivory Coast, booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Wednesday...

February 03, (THEWILL) - The Democratic Republic of Congo are through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a convincing 3-1 win over Guinea on Friday night. In an entertaining quarter-final in Abidjan, Guinea took...